Tag archive: backup storage

Apparently, the cloud is running out of room. Online backup service Mozy will no longer be offering unlimited storage plans for its Mozy Home customers – and if you're one of those users, it’s your own fault. “Consumers have the capacity to generate more data than was ever possible when these unlimited plans came out. Very large users of these types of media can generate multiple terabytes. But three out of four users still fit comfortably… Read More

There's an old rule to backing up files: Have at least three copies of your data in multiple formats. That means at least one on-site backup and one off-site backup. These rules are doubly important if what you are storing is the cure for cancer! Sook Shin and husband Ralf Jankecht, leading cancer researchers at Oklahoma University, did not know or follow this rule. When the couple made a stop at a Panera in Oklahoma City, a white MacBook… Read More

Soon, users at home may have a safer alternative to storing their backup data on magnetic hard drives. The Blu-ray Disc Association  has released a press statement highlighting new format enhancements of the Blu-ray technology, including discs that store up to 128GB. Within the next few months, two new media specifications will hit the market: BDXL (High Capacity Recordable and Rewritable Discs) and IH-BD (Intra-Hybrid discs). The BDXL… Read More

Most computer users recognize the importance of backing up key files on a regular basis — be it documents, music, irreplaceable photos and camcorder footage — but not everyone is aware of how to go about doing it, and which products are needed to pull it off. Here we look at a handful of top-rated backup solutions to help you make a suitable choice based on your needs and budget. External Hard Drive Ideal for laptops or desktops, an… Read More

The FireWire PocketDVD-RW – to give it its full name – is a compact 152x31x158mm, and provides writing and rewriting capabilities in a host of DVD and CD formats, including DVDs for playback in consumer DVD machines and music CDs, as well as data back-ups of up to 4.7GB. It can also be used for playing back both DVDs and CDs on a Mac. The device is encased in a shock-resistant 'bumper guard' and as a further… Read More